2021 Ford Escape vs. 2021 Mazda CX-5

With plenty of options available for SUV lovers, it's sometimes difficult to make a choice. So while the 2021 Ford Escape is fresh off its latest restyling, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 also features new specs for 2021.

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2021 Ford Escape vs. 2021 Mazda CX-5

This compact SUV features a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and offers a handful of unique features that provide an enjoyable driving experience. The 2021 Escape is also available in hybrid and plug-in models with various engine choices. This fuel-efficient compact SUV delivers an EPA-estimated 34 mpg on highways and around 28 mpg in the city.

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has two engine options, both paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The base engine delivers an EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway and 25 mpg city, whereas the turbocharged engine delivers an EPA-estimated 28 mpg highway and 23 mpg city.

Let’s take a deeper dive and compare these two models:

Pricing and Interior

When comparing their starting prices, the Ford Escape takes the lead by offering a lower base price of $24,885 compared to the Mazda CX-5 base model's price of $25,370.

The Mazda CX-5 interior features a moonroof, heated front, and rear seats, and a Bose premium audio system. Its maximum towing capacity is 2,000 pounds. Active safety features are standard, including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

The 2021 Ford Escape features superior interior amenities such as a wireless device charging, premium Bang & Olufsen sound system, 4G LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot, a hands-free power liftgate, Ford+Alexa, plus memory settings for driver’s seat and mirrors.

When paired with the Class II Trailer Tow Package, towing capacity increases to 3,500 pounds. All except the base model feature Co-Pilot 360 safety suite, including a blind-spot information system, lane-keeping system, pre-collision assist with pedestrian braking, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control. Known for its safety features, the Ford Escape was recognized as the Top Safety Pick for 2021 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Powertrains

The Escape offers four powertrain options:

• A turbo 1.5-liter inline-3 cylinder engine producing 180 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque
• A 250 horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbo inline-4 making 280 lb-ft of torque
• Two-hybrid versions, both featuring a 2.5-liter inline-4 with an electric motor-generator

The Mazda CX-5 features a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 cylinder that produces 227 horsepower on regular fuel and 310 lb-ft of torque. However, Mazda's CX-5 base 2.5-liter engine requires a boost over its 187 horsepower, which may be suitable for city vehicles but not enough on highways.

With plenty of engine options and advanced safety features, the 2021 Ford Escape offers more for less. If you’re interested in driving a 2021 Ford Escape, visit Ganley Ford Barberton Norton today to schedule a test drive.